A collection of delicious eats and treats

Month: November 2014

Happy day-after Thanksgiving! I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday with their loved ones and lots of food! A while back I tweeted Alex Guarnaschelli and asked her what recipe MUST be made first from her cookbook Old School Comfort Food. She responded (woo!) three things: the chicken thighs, the corn, and the coffee cake. I instantly … More Deluxe Coffee Cake

Happy Monday! With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, I wanted to share a super easy, quick, and healthy meat-free dish. It takes less than 20 minutes to put together, and is the perfect way to start off the rather hectic and calorie-laden days ahead. In our house, we pretty much always have cooked quinoa in the fridge. It’s chewy, nutty, … More Meatless Monday: Crunchy Creamy Chickpea Burgers

Is there anything better than a big pile of risotto? Well, probably…but it is so good. I think a lot of people think risotto is difficult to make because it does require a bit of attention, but if you can stir a pot, you can make risotto. This risotto is one of my favorites because … More Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Risotto

Welcome to Crunchy Salty Sweet! The holiday season is upon us, and with the abundance of delicious food on our minds (and in our mouths), it seemed like the perfect time to launch my recipe blog. I didn’t go to cooking school, and have no formal culinary expertise, but I do know what tastes good! My approach to … More Just in time for the holidays

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I grew up in Rochester, NY and am making Salem, MA my home.
I'm a home cook, yoga novice, and lover of all things dog (especially mine, Baxter). I work as a digital strategy consultant at IBM iX. I'm based out of Cambridge, MA, but travel all over for work. One of the best perks of my jobs is scoping out the food scene in tons of cities around the world!
I think all the best foods have elements of crunch, salt and sweetness, and I always save the best bite for last.